PreKamp
Camp for children who aren’t ready to sleep away from home yet. PreKamp runs 9:00am to 1:00pm, Monday through Friday — songs, crafts, games, a water day and a Bible story every morning. Pack a lunch; we provide the snack.
Ages 3–6
Details
Dates
| June 7–11 | Mon – Fri |
| July 26–30 | Mon – Fri |
Questions?
Every camp journey has a first day. For your littlest camper, this is it — and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome them.
PreKamp is a half-day day camp experience designed especially for children ages 3–6 who are ready for the magic of camp but not quite ready for an overnight stay. Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm, campers spend their mornings at Lutheridge doing what kids this age do best: singing, playing, creating, exploring, and making the kind of new friends that feel like old ones by Friday afternoon.
Every day is filled with age-appropriate camp activities — songs that get stuck in everyone’s heads in the best possible way, crafts that come home proudly, games that get everyone moving, and gentle faith formation woven through it all in ways that are joyful, accessible, and just right for little hearts and big imaginations. Our caring counselors are experienced with this age group and create an environment where even the shyest three-year-old finds their place and their people.
For parents, PreKamp offers something just as valuable: the confidence of knowing your child is having a genuinely wonderful time in a safe, nurturing, faith-filled environment — and the beginning of what for many families becomes a years-long love affair with camp.
Campers bring their own lunch. A snack is provided. And they will almost certainly come home tired, happy, and already asking when they get to go back
Activities
- Bible lessons
- Games
- Snack
- Water day activities
Choose the pricing tier that fits your family.
Every participant receives the same camp experience, regardless of tier selected. Choose the level that best fits your family's financial situation.
Tier I
Partially Subsidized
Most affordable
$300
- Our historically subsidized rate
- Made possible by gifts from donors and churches
- Helps make camp possible for more families
Best for families seeking the most affordable option.
Tier II
Direct Cost
Standard rate
$375
- Covers the direct cost of camp
- Program costs and food
- Staff and camp administration
A good fit for most families.
Tier III
True Cost
Supports the mission
$450
- Reflects the fuller cost of camp
- Includes deferred maintenance, insurance and utilities
- Helps stretch scholarship funds further
For families able to support this level.
All tiers are voluntary and confidential. Every camper receives the same experience.
If Tier I is still not affordable, scholarship assistance is available.
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A few things you may be wondering.
Here are a few answers to help you feel confident before you register.
How do I hold my place?
Register online, and a $175 deposit holds your spot. If anything in registration trips you up, we're at 828-209-6302.
Do you have to be Lutheran to come?
No. We're a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and we welcome everyone the way God welcomes everyone, whatever your background, your family or your circumstances.
PreKamp
June 7–11, 2027